Tour overview

Discover the historical highlights of Lebanon’s Shouf region. Visit the Beiteddine Palace, and built by Emir Bashir Shihab II in 1818. Also Explore the nearby town of Deir El Qamar including historical center and see its well-preserved medieval palace . Visit largest of Lebanon nature reserves blanketed with oak forests. Deir Al-Qamar: The ancient town of Deir Al-Qamar dates back to feudal times. Particularly well-preserved, as well as Deir Al-Qamar is a town with cobblestone streets, walled gardens, and picturesque secluded corner. Deir el Qamar  is  village in south-central Lebanon, five kilometres outside of Beiteddine, consisting of stone houses with red-tiled roofs. AlQamar is unique in Lebanon, a town restored and maintained in a style many centuries old. Deir alQamar not only preserves grand feudal architecture, but its old stepped streets, walled gardens and picturesque corners as well . Shortly after Emir Fakhreddine II came to power , chronic water shortage in Baaqline forced  to move capital to Deir alQamar. There he ruled until his death in 1635. The town remained  residence of  governors of Lebanon until 18th century, when Emir Bechir II Chehab moved capital to Beiteddine. Beiteddine Palace : beiteddine palace is a grand dimensions encompass three main courtyards, huge vaulted stables, small museums, guest apartments, water fountains, marble portals and marquetry, and luxuriously decorated and domed hammams (bathhouses) . Also Beiteddine palace is 850 meters above the sea level. In it there is Beiteddine Palace, which was built by Emir Bechir el Chehabi II  . This palace is the best example of 19th century Lebanese architecture; it was built over a thirty year period of time. Shouf Cedars Reserve: The largest of Lebanon nature reserves, blanketed with oak forests on its northeastern slopes and juniper and oak forests on its southeastern slopes. Learn more about tourism in Lebanon. Visit our instagram account today to learn more about our tours! Contact us today to learn more about our tours!

Included

  • Local Transportation

Not Included

  • Entrance Fees: Admission to Deir Al-Qamar: $3 Admission to Beiteddine Palace: $6 Admission to Shouf Cedars Reserve: $3
  • Lunch
  • Souvenirs
  • Tour Guide
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MEETING LOCATION

Pick-up will be at your hotel or any arranged accommodation in Beirut.

PLAN

8:00 - Pick up from hotel
10:00 - Arrival at Shouf Cedars Reserve
10:00 - Leave Shouf Cedars Reserve
11:45 - Arrive at Beiteddine Palace
13:15 - Leave Beiteddine Palace
(Lunch)
15:00 - Arrive at Deir Al-Qamar
16:00 - Leave Deir Al-Qamar
17:00 - Return to hotel

END LOCATION

Drop-off will be at your hotel or any arranged accommodation in Beirut.

TOUR DURATION

9 hours. The tour may last up to 9 hours depending on traffic

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